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Voter Access articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section of DC focuses on voter access: a vitally important aspect of democracy concerned with ease of voting and the various barriers in the way. Voter ID, Compulsory Voting and Felon Voting are just some of the hot button issues highlighted here. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.
Why Young Voters are the Heroes of the 2018 Elections
Early estimates are signaling this could be the highest turnout for 18-29 year-olds since 18 year-olds were granted the right to vote in 1971.
Court Decision Could Open Access to the Ballot for Disabled Candidates
It makes no sense at all for states to be registering people to vote online, but then not using that same system to make it easy for voters to sign ballot access petitions.
VIDEO: Aziz Huq and Tom Ginsburg on Saving Constitutional Democracy
Authors discuss new book asking why democracies are facing multiplying challenges from structural changes to geopolitical shifts to cultural transformations.
Reviewing the Serious Voting Problems in Multiple States
Midterm elections closed on Tuesday amid voter frustration in some parts of country with a handful of concerns about voting irregularities in some states.
For Some in Florida, Voting Takes Back Seat to Hurricane Hardships
State and local Republican leaders have gone to great lengths to boost turnout in hurricane-stricken areas of Florida’s Panhandle, a largely rural, conservative-leaning region
Handwriting Disputes Cause Headaches For Some Absentee Voters
Many who plan to vote absentee cannot come in person because of disability, illness, travel, work or family obligations. Some voters may be deterred.
Green Party Responds To Fake Super-PAC Mailers
Our campaign does not accept any PAC, Super-PAC, or corporate contributions. The Green Party itself does not accept any corporate contributions.
Utah Mayor Slain in Afghanistan Urged Americans to Vote
The body of a Utah mayor and Army National Guard member who urged Americans to vote before he was killed in Afghanistan has been returned to U.S. soil.
Why Young Voters Find It So Hard To Get To The Polls
When you ask young people why they don’t vote, especially from less affluent backgrounds they tend to report more barriers which usually is just and excuse.